The Boston Tea Party: A Defiant Stand Against British Rule

The transcript details the events leading up to and following the Boston Tea Party in 1773. It begins with the Sons of Liberty's efforts to eliminate the tea tax in various cities, contrasting with the situation in Boston where British ships were docked with tea. The Sons of Liberty, led by figures like Paul Revere, organized a protest to prevent the unloading of tea, culminating in the Boston Tea Party where they dumped tea into the harbor. The aftermath saw mixed reactions, with some supporting the protest and others, like Benjamin Franklin, suggesting compensation for the destroyed tea. Further actions against tea occurred in Cape Cod and Boston, leading to a cultural shift from tea to coffee. The Boston Tea Party highlighted the issue of 'no taxation without representation' and questioned British authority over the colonies.

What was the initial strategy of the Sons of Liberty regarding the tea ships in Boston?

• To pay the taxes and unload the tea

• To destroy the tea immediately

• To request the ships return to England

• To negotiate with the British government

Who organized the men to stand guard at Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party?

• Samuel Adams

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

• Paul Revere

What disguise did the colonial men use during the Boston Tea Party?

• British soldiers

• Merchants

• Pirates

• Mohawks

What was the estimated value of the destroyed tea in today's money?

• Half a million dollars

• One million dollars

• Two million dollars

• One and a half million dollars

What beverage became popular in America after the Boston Tea Party?

• Hot chocolate

• Coffee

• Lemonade

• Tea